PREFIXES
What is the meaning of the prefix Epi?
On top of or above
What is the meaning of the word root osteo?
Pertaining to bone
What is the meaning of the suffix itis?
Inflammation of
What is the definition of the word tendonitis?
Inflammation of the tendon
What does the word bronchitis mean?
Inflammation of the bronchi
What is the meaning of the prefix electro?
Electricity
What is the meaning of the word root pneumo
Pertaining to lungs
What is the meaning of the suffix oma?
Tumor
What is the definition of the word hypertension?
Process of having excessive pressure or tension
What does the word lobectomy mean?
Surgical removal of a lobe
What is the meaning of the prefix Hydra
Pertaining to water
Pertaining to the larynx
What is the meaning of the suffix graphy?
Recording of
What is the meaning of the word thyroidectomy?
Surgical removal of the thyroid
What does the word periosteum mean?
Structure surrounding the bone
What is the meaning of the prefix Hypo?
Deficient or below
What is the meaning of the word root cardi
Pertaining to the heart
What is the meaning of the suffix ectomy?
Surgical removal of
What is the meaning of the word atrophy?
Having a lack of nourishment or development
What does the word neuropathy mean?
Disease of the neuron
What is the definition of a prefix?
Always at the beginning of the word. Usually adds location, description or quantity information.
What is the definition of a word root?
Main meaning or subject of the word. Usually a body part or location in Anatomy and Physiology
What is the definition of a suffix?
Ending of a word. Usually describes the action or process meant by a word.
What is the meaning of the word laryngoscope?
Medical instrument to visualize the larynx
What does the word hematopoiesis mean?
Process of creating blood